The Lynn Water and Sewer Commission approved applications for $400,000 in planning funds and up to $12.67 million in construction loans to replace lead and unidentified water service lines citywide.
Lynn's Water and Sewer Commission disclosed a record-low reservoir and grilled staff over a sewer design change made without a board vote.
Groveland Water Commission refunds a resident $20 and greenlights two private sewer hookups. Resident Dana Beaulieu got a one-time waiver of a disputed demand fee after Water Superintendent Colin explained the office's 15-day billing grace period; Beaulieu called it "principle," not money.
Lynn Water Commission swears in a new member, previews a costly infrastructure choice. Former Ward 7 City Councilor Jay Walsh was welcomed as the board's newest commissioner, joining Grace, Mantul, O'Shea and Salona for a roll-call vote accepting a small city-abandoned parcel on Orlando Avenue, 5-0.
The Lynn Water and Sewer Commission approved its FY2027 operating budget, capital plan and rate schedule on 3-0 roll-call votes, with two commissioners absent.
Lynn Water and Sewer Commission advances a $39,974,000 fiscal 2027 budget and a 4 percent rate hike.
Lynn Water Commission declares Level One drought, limits outdoor watering to one day a week.
Saugus River Watershed Council elects 2026 board and presents annual Stewardship Awards.
Gloucester Waterways Board unanimously approved a $15,000 free cash transfer for completed emergency float repairs and referred a $42,000 equipment package to finance.
Lynn Water and Sewer Commission reelects chair, votes to draft its own bylaws after backlash from a prior meeting.
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